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Cousin Shoots Man Dead Over Minor Dispute in Bihar
9 Nov
Summary
- A 40-year-old man was fatally shot by his cousin over a dispute.
- The accused shot the victim in the mouth, killing him instantly.
- The assailant was apprehended by villagers after a failed escape attempt.
A fatal dispute between cousins in Pardi village, Darbhanga district, Bihar, resulted in the death of 40-year-old Kashi Thakur on Sunday evening. The incident occurred inside Kashi's residence following a seemingly minor argument with his cousin, Kumod Thakur. According to local reports, the disagreement escalated unexpectedly, leading Kumod to allegedly pull out a pistol.
The accused then reportedly placed the firearm in Kashi Thakur's mouth and fired, killing him instantly. After the shooting, Kumod Thakur fled the scene on a motorcycle.
His escape was short-lived as he collided with a local resident on his motorcycle approximately 2 km from the crime scene in Malaul village. This accident allowed villagers to apprehend him.
Police, led by SDPO Prabhakar Tiwari and Biraul SHO, arrived at the scene and took Kumod Thakur into custody. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the dispute and other circumstances surrounding the killing.
